Ice Golems are enemies in Dark Souls II: Crown of the Ivory King.
Location[]
Multiple Ice Golems are found throughout Frozen Eleum Loyce. To be specific, one is on the roof of the building with 3 Spellswords and a Frost Hound. After the said building you'll find 3 ways to go; two golems are encountered on the path opposite to the bonfire one after another, moreover, the second will be sitting at first. Four are scattered in a courtyard after the Abandoned dwelling bonfire: two are on the lower ground, second is after the first and initially seated, the next one stands in the way to the sniper Spellsword, and the last one is sitting at the right corner between the stairs, from which the Spellsword shoots you, and the wall. Three are encountered at the other side of the bridge with a gap, should a snowball roll on them they will be killed. One is on an elevation right after the said trio. Two more are behind the building with a Knight of Eleum Loyce, after the two Ice Rats. A total of no more than 13 can be found at any given moment in-game.
Combat[]
The Ice Golems attack in different methods compared to other enemies, being able to create weapons of ice out of their own limbs to strike the player.
Giant Club - This weapon has two uses; one being a one to two swing attack aimed horizontally (the second swing deals damage before being carried out). Then as a running overhead leap attack that they telegraph from a distance.
Ice Fist - This takes the form of a large gauntlet pulled over the right arm and can be initiated rather quickly, leading up to a three hit combo. Side stepping towards their left dodges the attack almost completely. This weapon is confirmed to be parryable.
Ice Lance - The lance takes a moment for them to form, but can attack with decent speed and range. Usually with a long thrust that comes from beyond melee range, as well as a slight running start to add distance. This weapon is confirmed to be parryable.
Ice Great Sword - Besides the Club this is the slowest weapon they use and can deal a surprising amount of damage in a short cycle. The employ both overhead and horizontal attacks with this weapon so keep on your toes is your best defense.
This is all of the weapons currently seen used by the Ice Golems; however, they could have other forms that have not been seen yet because they attack and choose weapons on a situational basis from time to time.
Notes[]
- Although these enemies are possible to standing-riposte, they won't come into the appropriate animation upon doing so, which will result in them being fully operational and on their feet immediately after the riposte, although they will still take full damage from the riposte, except maybe the 5-damage opening punch. Thus, it is advised to do standing ripostes only if a weapon is capable of dispatching them in one action.